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Soroosh Behshad

  • Department of Ophthalmology
    Adjunct Associate Professor
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Overview

Soroosh Behshad, MD, MPH, joined the Emory Eye Center in August 2016, to work with cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery patients. On October 7, 2019, he was designated as Chief of Emory Eye Center at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dr. Behshad received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson and Phoenix, AZ in 2011. He completed a transitional year internship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, that included one year as chief resident. His fellowship in cornea, refractive and external disease was completed at Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine.

His masters degree in Public Health is from the University of Arizona, Tucson, with a concentration in public policy and healthcare management.

Dr. Behshad is very active with Emory Eye Centers global program and has traveled across the globe to perform specialized eye surgeries and train local doctors on cataract and corneal surgical techniques. He has worked with international hospitals and ministries of health to develop national eye care plans in developing countries. In 2020, he was recognized by the Kingdom of Jordan for his service and work developing a sustainable refugee eye care program.

His research interests include corneal transplantation the use of femtosecond laser in penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty; endothelial corneal transplantation (DMEK and DSEK); severe ocular surface disease and dry eye.
National Recognition

Dr. Behshad received the Annual C.S. OBrien Professorship Award for Outstanding Research and Resident Presentation in both 2014 and 2015. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Eye Banking Association of America, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the Cornea Society. Since 2016, Dr. Behshad has been the director of the Clarkston Community Health Centers Eye Clinic, a free clinic for uninsured and underinsured patients in Clarkston, Georgia. In 2019, Dr. Behshad was recognized by Emory University School of Medicine for National Doctors Day. Dr. Behshad also serves as co-editor for the distinguished EyeWorld magazine.

Dr. Behshad sees patients at the Emory Eye Center on Clifton Road and at Emory St. Josephs Hospital.
Areas of Clinical Interest

Dry eye
Cataract surgery
Femtosecond laser cataract surgery
Corneal diseases, transplantation and surgery (PKP, DSEK, DMEK, DALK)
Corneal neurotization
Fuchs endothelial dystrophy
Global Ophthalmology
Keratoconus (Collagen Crosslinking)
Management of Intraocular Lens Complications
Pterygium surgery
Refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, & ICLs)

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Eye Center

Education

Degrees

  • BS, Nutritional Sciences and Biochemistry from The University of Arizona
  • MPH, Public Policy and Healthcare Management from The University of Arizona
  • MD from The University of Arizona College of Medicine

Research

Publications

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